Biopsychology Flashcards
1
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Outline what the peripheral nervous system (PNS) is.
A
relays messages from the CNS to the rest of the body. The CNS passes theses messages them to and from the brain.
2
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Outline what the somatic nervous system does (SNS).
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facilitates communication between the CNS and outside world. It controls voluntary movements in skeletal muscles.
3
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Outline what the autonomic nervous system does (ANS).
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Helps maintain internal process such as your heart rate. Linked to involuntary movements such as heart beat.
4
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What does the sympathetic nervous system do (division of ANS).
A
Prepares the body for fight or flight.
5
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What dies the parasympathetic nervous system do (division of ANS)
A
Relaxes our body and returns us to our resting state after fight or flight.
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